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Providence 


Rhode  Island 


Our  “  Mill  -  Made  ”  Houses 


Our  “Mill-Made”  houses  are  shipped  direct  to  you  from  the  forests 
of  Michigan,  thus  saving  all  costs  which  add  no  value,  by  selling  “direct 
from  the  forest  to  the  home.”  Ordinarily,  the  home  builder  pays  from 
two  to  four  times  the  actual  cost  of  production  for  every  piece  of  material 
that  goes  into  his  house.  The  reason  for  the  high  cost  is,  that  the  goods 
pass  through  so  many  hands  and  with  as  many  profits  added.  The 
lumber,  starting  with  the  lumberman,  who  cuts  the  timber,  to  the  mill 
owner,  from  the  mill  to  the  big  wholesaler,  from  the  wholesaler  to 
the  planing  mill,  from  the  planing  mill  to  the  local  lumber  yard.  Each 
middleman  adds  his  expense,  his  losses,  his  profits.  All  these  are  piled 
up  in  the  retail  price  and  must  be  paid  by  YOU. 

Our  “Mill-Made”  houses  are  exactly  like  any  other  well-constructed 
house  when  erected.  They  cannot  be  taken  apart  except  as  you  would 
tear  apart  any  good  house.  They  are  not  portable  and  all  the  lumber 
comes  in  bundles,  not  sections. 

A  saw  is  practically  unnecessary  in  any  part  of  the  erection  of  one  of 
our  houses.  The  measuring,  sawing,  and  fitting  is  done  ty  automatic 
machinery  and  best  skilled  labor  right  at  the  mills  which  are  situated 
in  the  heart  of  the  great  timber  lands  of  Michigan. 

When  erected  a  “Mill-Made”  house  will  last  for  several  generations, 
as  long  as  any  other  well-constructed  house. 

They  are  designed  so  that  mill-run  lengths  are  used  almost  through¬ 
out.  Using  mill-run  lengths  makes  unnecessary  the  cutting  to  waste  of 
good  lum.ber.  Waste  is  reduced  to  less  than  two  per  cent.  That’s  one 
reason  why  we  can  furnish  No.  i  Yellow  Pine  and  Huron  Pine  in  every 
house  at  such  low  figures. 

Skilled  labor  is  really  unnecessary  in  the  erection  and  completion 
of  these  houses — because  v/e  supply  the  skilled  labor  in  our  mills,  pre¬ 
paring  the  entire  house  for  you  to  fit  and  nail  together  in  a  few  days. 


SPECIFICATIONS. 

Foundation  timbers  cut  to  fit. 

Joists,  studding,  rafters,  and  ceiling  joists  all  accurately  cut  to  fit. 
Sheathing  lumber  for  all  outside  walls  cut  to  fit. 

Bevel  siding,  every  single  piece  guaranteed  to  be  cut  to  fit  accurately. 

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Outside  finishing  lumber,  all  mitered. 

Flooring,  cut  to  fit.  Roof  sheathing,  cut  to  fit. 

Porch  timbers,  joists,  flooring,  columns,  railing,  and  posts,  moulding, 
roof  sheathing  and  roofing,  all  and  every  piece  cut  to  fit  except  porch 
rail,  uncut. 

Extra  Star-A-Star  cedar  shingles  or  prepared  roofing. 

Steps  for  front  and  back,  cut  and  shaped  to  fit. 

Doors  for  all  openings,  mortised  and  with  frame  and  trim  inside  and  out. 
Windows  and  frame,  sash,  with  glass  in  place,  and  trim  inside  and 
out. 

Moulded  base  board  for  inside  rooms,  not  cut  to  fit. 

Weather  moulding  for  trimming  all  outside  doors  and  windows,  cut  to  fit. 
Crown  mould,  etc. 

Stairway  for  all  two-story  houses  cut  to  fit. 

All  hardware.  Mortise  locks,  knobs  and  hinges,  tin  flashing. 

Nails  of  proper  size  for  entire  house. 

Paint  for  two  coats  outside  and  inside  (any  color,)  shellac,  putty,  oils, 
and  varnishes. 

Plaster  board  for  lining  house,  or  lath  and  plaster. 

Instructions  and  illustrations  for  doing  all  the  worlc. 

Compare  the  above  items  with  any  lists  of  materials  furnished  for  other 
so-called  complete  houses. 


THE  LUMBER  WE  USE. 

Every  piece  of  lumber  in  every  house  has  been  carefully  selected 
from  the  highest  grade  of  Huron  Pine.  It  is  carefully  inspected  by 
experienced  men  and  if  not  up  to  a  high  standard  is  not  used.  This  is 
an  extremely  important  point  and  you  should  consider  is  carefully.  It  is 
well  to  know  the  quality  of  materials  used — to  know  that  the  lumber  and 
timber  are  the  best ;  that  it  is  well  seasoned ;  sound  and  of  first  quality 
throughout.  And  nowhere  in  the  world  is  there  better  pine  to  be  found 
than  in  the  great  timber  state  of  Michigan. 


PLASTER  BOARD. 

Our  plaster  board  is  the  greatest  single  achievement  in  the  builder’s 
craft  in  the  last  generation. 

It  makes  a  perfect  wall;  it  is  easily  and  quickly  put  on;  its  remark¬ 
able  construction  gives  absolute  protection  against  extremes  in  weather; 
it  is  postitively  fire-proof ;  it  deadens  sound. 


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In  actual,  carefully  conducted,  comparative  tests  a  house  lined  with 
plaster  board  required  i8  per  cent,  less  coal  to  keep  it  at  a  temperature  of 
70  degrees  than  a  house  of  identical  size  and  construction,  but  which 
had  the  usual  lath  and  plaster  inside  walls. 

The  above  test  gave  definite  proof  of  the  superiority  of  plaster  board 
over  lath  and  plaster. 

It  is  composed  of  four  layers  of  wool  felt  and  three  thicknesses  of 
the  very  best  close  grain  plaster.  It  is  manufactured  under  enormous 
pressure  and  the  result  is  a  perfect  board,  stiff,  strong  and  smooth. 

It  will  not  crack  with  age,  nor  loosen  from  dampness,  as  will  the 
ordinary  plaster. 

It  comes  in  sheets  32  x  36  inches  in  size  and  is  nailed  directly  to  the 
studding.  The  plaster  alone  in  the  plaster  board  is  equal  in  warmth  to 
ordinary  plaster,  while  the  four  layers  of  wool  felt  are  more  than  equal  in 
protection  to  inch  lumber  sheathing  and  building  paper  combined. 

You  paper  directly  onto  the  plaster  board. 

Regular  lath  and  plaster  supplied  if  preferred. 


WHY  OUR  HOUSES  ARE  BEST. 

You  pay  but  one  profit  on  all  the  material. 

You  know  exactly  what  your  complete  house  will  cost.  Everything 
is  included  in  the  price  in  this  catalog  and  in  its  specifications. 

You  know  exactly  what  your  completed  house  will  look  like.  We 
show  you  photographs  of  your  house,  inside  and  outside,  floor  plans, 
furnish  complete  specifications. 

You  save  several  months'  time,  for  we  usually  ship  your  house 
promptly  upon  receipt  of  your  order.  It  can  be  erected  in  one-third  the 
usual  time. 

You  can  do  all  the  work  yourself,  easily,  for  we  furnish  such  com¬ 
plete  instructions  and  illustrations  that  you  will  need  practically  no 
assistance  from  skilled  labor  in  any  part  of  the  work. 

Or  you  can  hire  an  ordinary  carpenter  to  do  the  work  by  the  day. 


OUR  GUARANTEE. 

We  guarantee  everything  to  be  first  class  and  exactly  as  represented. 
These  houses  are  sold  all  over  the  United  States.  We  have  sold  them  for 
several  years  and  they  have  given  general  satisfaction.  To  sell  one  is  to 
sell  another. 


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Our  Unique  Plan 

We  believe  that  every  man  should  own  his  own  home.  Our  unique 
home-building  plan  has  made  this  possible  for  many  Rhode  Islanders, 
and  can  make  it  possible  for  you. 

The  plan  is  simply  this:  We  furnish  the  complete  house,  lumber, 
paint,  shingles,  hardware  and  everything  all  cut  out  and  ready  to  be 
nailed  together  quick  at  small  expense.  You  furnish  the  labor — doing 
the  work  yourself,  or  having  your  friends  or  a  carpenter  do  it.  Then 
you  pay  to  us  what  you  are  now  paying  to  your  landlord,  and  the  house 
wdll  be  yours  before  you  know  it. 

Advantages  of  this  plan:  Your  rent  money  becomes  an  investment; 
in  only  a  few  years  you  own  your  own  attractive,  comfortable  home; 
you  can  add  to  your  house  at  any  time ;  you  get  some  return  from  that 
idle  house-lot  of  yours. 

OUR  TERMS. 

All  prices  quoted  in  this  catalog  are  delivered  free  to  your  nearest 
railway  station. 

Our  terms  are  nothing  down  if  you  own  the  land,  and  at  the  rate  of 
$i  per  week  on  every  $200  worth.  That  is  a  $200  house  would  cost  $i  per 
week — a  $400  house  $2  per  week,  etc.  Interest  is  figured  at  6  per  cent. 
— but  is  taken  care  of  by  the  above  weekly  or  monthly  payment.  All 
you  pay  is  your  $2,  $3,  etc.,  per  week. 

If  you  do  not  own  the  land,  special  terms  may  be  arranged. 

SPECIFICATIONS. 

Applying  to  Houses  Nos.  A.,  B.,  C.,  D.,  E.,  F.,  P.,  G. 

Height  of  ceiling.s,  8  ft.  All  ceilings  square,  not  hii)i)ed.  All  lumher  selected  Yellow 
Pine  and  Huron  Pine 

Joists,  2x6  in.  Sill,  4x6  in.  Studding  and  rafters  2x4  in. 

Joists,  studding,  and  ceiling  joists  ])laced  every  16  inches. 

Flooring,  i-inch  matched,  inches  wide.  Sheathing  lumber 

Roof,  i-inrh  lumber  overlaid  with  best  prepared  roofing  or  shingles 

Patent  olaster  board  or  lath  and  piaster. 

Bevel  siding.  P'ront  and  rear  steps. 

Doors,  outside  2  ft.  8  in.  x  n  ft.  8  in.,  inside,  2  ft.  8  in.  x  6  ft,  8  in.;  front  dooi 
upper  half  glass. 

Window  openings,  size,  30  x  66  in.,  two  sliding  sash,  glass  double  strength 
Porch  columns  5  in.,  and  railings. 

Base  boards  and  all  interior  trim  and  finish  clear  Yellow  Pine. 

Hardware,  locks,  hinges,  knobs,  nails,  paint  for  two  coats  inside  and  outside. 

Applying  to  Houses  Nos.  J.,  H.,  E.,  and  all  2  Story  Houses. 

Height  of  ceiling  9  ft.  ist  floor,  8  ft.  2d  floor. 

^Sill.  6x8. 

Otherwise  same  as  other  specifications. 

SUMMER  HOUSES. 

Where  specified,  houses  will  be  supplied  without  the  lath  and  plaster  or  plaster 
board  at  reduced  prices  for  summer  use  only.  Other  specifications  as  above. 

All  measurements  are  outside  dimensions. 

C.  H.  ROBINSON 

Nothing  Down  -  A  Little  Each  Week 


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Two-Room  Dwelling  House  No.  A 


The  No.  A  is  a  cosy,  attractive  little  house  of  two  rooms,  with  big  porch  runniig 
full  length  of  house.  It  is  built  just  like  our  most  expensive  houses  only  smaller. 
Its  construction  throughout  is  identical  to  our  larger  sizes.  It  has  glass  in  froat 
door,  divided  light  window  in  end,  and  handsome  turned  columns  on  porch.  Size 
20  X  i6  ft.  has  two  lo  x  lo  ft.  rooms.  Size  20  x  18  ft.  has  two  10  x  12  ft.  rooms. 


PRICE:  16  x  16  1228.00 

Nothing  Down  per  AAT'ck 

“  20x16  $341.00 

Nothing  Down  Si  1.75  per  WNwk 

“  20x18  $401.00 


Nothing  DoAvn 

Summer  Home, 

Nothing  Down 


$2.00  per  Week 

16x16  $197.00 

$T.oo  per  Week 


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Style  B  10  X  22 


PRICE:  10x22  $203.00 

“  10  X  26  $300  00 

“  12  X  26  $363.00 

Summer  House 

10x22  $172.00 

C.  H.  ROBINSON 


Nothing  Down, 
Nothing  Down, 
Nothing  Down, 


$1.00  per  Week 
$1.50  per  Week 
$[.75  per  Week 


Nothing  Down,  $i.oo  per  Week 

Providence,  Rhode  Island 


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Four-Room  Dwelling  House  No.  D 

Many  a  man  of  moderate  means  would  like  to  own  bis  own  little  home,  but  has 
not  got  the  money,  from  $500  to  $800,  to  buy  a  cottage  already  built  or  to  have  it 
built  by  carpenters  for  him.  To  all  such,  the  kuock-dowu  house  is  just  the  thing, 
because  it  can  be  built  by  themselves  at  simph-  a  cost  of  their  own  time,  plus  our 
price  for  all  the  material,  or  can  have  it  nailed  together  under  their  own  supervision 
by  unskilled  labor.  Either  course  will  save  several  hundred  dollars.  We  guarantee 
all  houses  to  be  absolutely  weather-proof,  warm,  strong,  durable,  aud  modern  in 
design — as  much  so  as  any  house  built  by  usual  methods,  and  will  last  just  as  long. 
Blinds  not  included. 

The  D  is  a  cosy  little  four-room  house,  exact!}'  like  aii}'  other  house  iu  this 
catalog  except  in  size.  Size  20  x  30  ft.  has  four  10  x  12  ft.  rooms. 

PRICE:  16x26  $3')2.00 

Xothing'  Down,  $2.00  per  W’oc'k 

PRICE:  20  x  30  $487.00 

Nothing*  Down,  $2.50  per  WN'ck 

Summer  House  16  x  26  $340.00 

Nothing  Down,  $1.75  per  W'eek 

Three-Room  No.  G 
PRICE:  16x26  $380.00 

\othing  Down,  $2.00  })er  W'eek 

PRICE:  20  x  30  $474.00 

Nothing  Down,  $2.50  per  \\\w‘k 

Summer  House  16  x  26  $333.00 

Nothing  Down,  $1.50  per  W'eek 

C.  H.  ROBINSON 

Providence,  Rhode  Island 


Floor  Plan  Style  C 
16x26 


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Five-Room  Dwelling  House  No.  F 

Here  is  a  handsome  house  designed  along  conventional  lines  and  has  always  been 
a  popular  seller.  A  contractor  would  charge  yon  not  less  than  $750  to  hiiild  a  house 
like  this.  It  is  actually  worth  that  price  when  it  is  erected.  It  is  truly  a  wonderful 
house,  for  it  has  been  erected  in  ONE  DAY  by  a  crew  of  six  men.  This,  of  course, 
would  not  be  possible  by  any  other  method  of  construction  than  ours,  for  we  save 
three-quarters  of  the  labor  required  by  cutting  out  every  stick  in  our  mill,  thereby  re¬ 
ducing  both  cost  of  material  and  cost  of  labor.  The  house  contains  five  rooms  and 
handsome  porch,  living  room,  two  bed  rooms,  dining  room,  and  kitchen.  It  is  tndy 
an  ideal,  comfortable,  warm  and  attractive  home. 


Floor  Pia»,  Style  F 


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PRICE:  16x36  $501.00 

Xothing'  Down,  $2.50  per  Week 


Summer  House  $430.00 

Nothing  Down,  $2.50  per  ^Veek 


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Providence,  Rhode  Island 

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Five-Room  Dwelling  House  No.  P. 

'Phc  house,  the  material,  the  desi.en  and  the  price  are  the  results  of  the  deepest 
study  on  the  part  of  our  expert  draughtsmen,  designers  and  cost  clerks.  You  can, 
of  course,  understand  how  nccessain-  this  effort  was  to  reduce  the  cost  of  a  complete 
five-room  winter  house  to  a  figure  helow  five  huudred  dollars.  Tn  the  process,  our 


usually  small  margin  of  profit,  suffered 


considerably.  The  chief  reason  for  all 
this  effort  was  to  give  the  average  sized 
American  famih^  a  suitable  house  at  a 
rock-bottom  price.  We  venture  to  say 
you  will  agree  with  our  statement  that 
it  is  absolutely  impossible  to  design  a 
house  of  five  rooms  that  is  simpler, 
stronger,  warmer,  or  better  tor  the 
price. 


PRICE:  16x30  $450.00 

Xothing  Down.  $2.50  per  Week 


C.  II.  ROBINSON 


Providence,  Rhode  Island 


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Five-Room  House  No.  G 


The  G.  has  been  the  most  popular  o£  all  our  designs — the  demand  for  it  is 
constant.  This  is  so  because  of  its  particularly  attractive  appearance  and  its  general 
convenience.  It  is  particularly  desirable  for  the  country,  where  ground  space  is 
not  so  valuable  in  frontage,  for  it  is  thirty  feet  long.  Its  porch,  attractive  glazed 
front  door,  large  central  living  room,  two  bed  rooms,  both  placed  on  one  side  of 
house,  and  dining  room  and  kitchen  on  the  other,  make  it  one  of  the  most  conveniently 
arranged  homes  imaginable.  It  is  exceptionally  well  designed  for  strength  and 
warmth,  and  when  erected  will  last  as  long  as  any  wooden  structure  ever  built.  As 
in  all  other  houses,  every  piece  of  lumber  in  entire  house  is  dressed  on  four  sides, 
paneled  doors  are  supplied  for  all  rooms,  flooring  all  matched,  porch  roof  supported 
by  handsome  turned  columns. 


Floor  PLn,  Style  G. 


PRICE: 


22  X  30 


Nothing  Down,  $3.00  per  Week 


$535.00 


Summer  House  $493.00 

Nothing  Down,  $2.50  per  ^^>ek 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 


Providence, 


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Five-Room  Dwelling  House  No.  G-2 


W'c  show  here  a  house  that  you  will  notice  to  be  very  similar  to  the  ever- 
])oi)ular  G.  Tt  is  our  aim  to  give  as  large  a  selection  as  possible  to  conform 
to  the  tastes  and  needs  of  different  people.  The  double  casement  window 
in  the  end,  with  diamoud-paned  windows,  the  two  square  windows,  one  on  each  side 
of  the  front  door,  the  large  oval  glass  door,  are  all  very  attractive  features. 


PRICE:  28  x  30  $798.00 

Nothing'  Down,  $3.50  per  Week. 


C,  H.  ROBINSON 


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Six-Room  Dwelling  House  No.  J 

A  cosy,  comfortable,  convenient,  warm  home;  that  exactly  describes  this  remark¬ 
able  house.  It  is  as  good  a  building  in  every  sense  of  the  word  for  its  size  as  money 
can  buy,  and  when  erected  is  worth  $1,400.  Note  the  specifications  and  you 
will  see  that  it  is  designed  and  built  exactly  like  any  good  contractor  would  build  it. 
This  house  can  be  put  up  and  completed  by  two  inexperienced  men  ready  to  be  papered 
and  painted  in  a  short  time.  This  is  possible  because  ever\'  stick  is  cut  the  right  size 
and  ready  to  be  nailed  in  place,  and  because  our  instructions  and  drawings  arc  s;) 
complete  that  no  fitting,  figuring,  or  fussing  is  necessar}^  Ever}"  i)iecc  in  the  house  is 
marked  to  correspond  with  the  drawings.  Study  the  floor  pfan  and  see  how  con¬ 
veniently  the  house  is  laid  out.  Note  the  arch  between  living  room  and  dining  room, 
large  porch,  etc. 


Floor  Plan,  Style  J 


PRICE:  20  x  36  $689.00 

Nothing  Down,  $3.00  per  Week 

PRICE:  24  x  38  $962.00 

Nothing  Down,  $5.00  per  Week 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 
Providence,  Rhode  Island 


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Six-Room  Dwelling  House  No.  J-3 

A  fine  large  house  wortli  al:)OUt  twice  our  price  when  erected.  Sample  testimonials 
from  customers  of  these  houses: 

“Liverpool,  N.  Y. 

“Yours  of  recent  date  received  and  in  reply  will  say  that  I  am  highly  pleased  with 
your  system  of  construction,  as  I  have  not  only  been  able  to  secure  lumber  at  a 
reduced  nrice,  but  myself  and  one  unskilled  workman,  after  thoroughly  studying  your 
l)lans,  found  no  difficulty  in  the  erection  of  the  house,  thus  saving  the  expense  of 
mechanic’s  wages.  I  found  no  shortage  of  material,  and  everything  proved  to  be  as 
recommended,” 

Hawthorne,  N.  J. 

In  response  to  your  letter  will  say  that  I  am  well  pleased  with  your  system  of 
construction,  as  I  estimate  a  saving  of  $500,  and  should  I  have  any  more  building  to 
do  in  the  future  you  will  surely  hear  from  me.” 


PRICE: 


24  X  36 


$823.00 


Nothing’  Down,  $3.50  per  Week 


Floor  Plan,  Style  J-3 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 
Providence,  Rhode  Island 


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Dwelling  House  No.  T 


'J'lie  T.  is  positively  tlie  last  word  in  a  low-cost,  two-story,  five-room  house. 
It  is  hardly  possible  that  a  two-stor}'  house  could  be  designed  to  utilize  its  s])ace  so 
economically  and  with  such  good  results.  The  living  room,  opening  as  it  does  into 
the  dining  room,  with  a  wide  arch,  gives  a  great  degree  of  roominess.  A  living  room, 
dining  room,  kitchen,  and  two  bed  rooms  are  secured  in  this  design  at  a  truly  astonish¬ 
ing  price  for  all  the  material  for  the  complete  hous'e.  Twentt’-seven  of  these  houses 
were  sold  to  one  large  New  York  firm.  (The  k  not  includecl.) 


PRICE:  16x20  $699.00 

Nothing  Down,  $3.50  per  Week 


GENERAL  REMARKS. 

All  measurements  are  outside  dimensions. 

We  show  a  great  number  of  higher  priced  houses,  bunga¬ 
lows,  etc.,  but  do  not  list  them  in  this  catalog,  believing  it 
better  all  round  for  the  average  man  to  start  himself  with  a 
smaller  house  and  add  to  it  later,  than  to  saddle  himself  wdth 
a  big  debt  that  would  take  a  good  part  of  his  life  to  pay. 

For  those  wishing  more  expensive  houses  for  cash,  we  have 
a  very  attractive  proposition  to  offer  that  will  result  in  sub¬ 
stantial  savings. 

Order  early.  It  requires  about  a  month 
to  make  delivery. 

C.  H.  ROBINSON 
Providence,  Rhode  Island 


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Five-Room  Dwelling  House  No.  E 


On  the  ground  space  of  20  x  20  feet  this  house  gives  more  room,  more  comfort, 
more  convenience  tlian  has  ever  before  l)een  obtained.  Two  stories,  having  two  l)ed 
rooms  11])  stairs,  each  with  closets;  a  hall,  a  living  room,  a  dining  room,  a  kitchen,  an 
oi)en  stairway,  a  porch,  and  above  all,  an  attractive-looking  house. 

Note  the  exterior  features.  A  broad  belt  across  front  of  house;  diamond-paned 
single-sash  window  in  hall  over  stairway ;  double  diamond-paned  window  in  (lining- 
room  ;  colntnn  with  cap  and  base  is  an  attractive  feature  of  the  porch. 

The  E.  is  also  furnished  with  hath  room  on  second  floor.  This  is  secured 
including  a  dormer  window  on  one  side  , taking  no  space  from  l)ed  rooms. 

Two  men  erected  and  completed  this  house  in  exactly  six  days  at  the  mills.  It 
can  he  done  by  any  two  men  who  are  willing  to  work,  assisted  l)’y  our  complete  in¬ 
structions  and  illustrations. 


»y 


Second  Floor  Plan,  Style  P' 


Nothing  Down,  $4.00  per  Week 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 


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Providence,  Rhode  Island 


February  IG,  1914. 

Mr.  C.  H.  Robinson, 

Dear  Sir:  I  oannot  speak  too 
highly  of  the  treatment  received  from 
this  company.  I  have  erected  four  (4) 
cottages  and  found  the  material  far 
better  than  I  expected,  and  by  careful¬ 
ly  following  plans  1  had  all  the  lumber 
repuired  and  considerable  left  over. 

I  have  built  houses  for  twenty-five 
(25)  years,  and  the  inside  finish  is  as 
good  as  I  ever  put  in  a  five  thousand 
dollar  (|5000)  house.  I  know  what  I 
am  talking  about  when  I  say  these 
houses  are  all  right. 

Anyone  interested  can  come  to  me 
and  I  will  be  pleased  to  show  my  cot¬ 
tages  inside  and  outside. 

Yours  truly, 

W.  H.  ROCKWELL. 

P.  0.  Address,  llA  Apponaug,  R.  I. 

Residence,  Carpenters'  Corner 
Buttonwoods,  R.  I. 


We  can  refer  you  to  many  other  satisfied  customers  and  direct  you  where 

you  can  see  these  houses  all  erected. 

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OUR  HOME-MAKING  OFFER  IN  BRIEF. 

We  herewith  give  to  our  customers  an  opportunity  which  is  ex¬ 
tended  (to  the  best  of  our  knowledge)  by  no  other  store  in  the  United 
States.  It  enables  the  man  who  pays  from  $8  to  $15  per  month  rent 
to  make  this  money,  which  now  disappears  down  his  landlord’s  pocket, 
pay  for  his  own  little  home.  In  order  to  make  it  all  the  more  easy,  we 
ask  no  down  deposit  and  will  receive  the  payments  by  the  week  if  pre¬ 
ferred.  .  Our  purpose  is  to  give  the  greatest  amount  of  aid  to  the  home 
builder  at  the  least  expense  and  trouble.  To  this  end  we  furnish  the 
home  and  the  customer  erects  it,  thus  cutting  down  the  heavy  labor  cost 
and  keeping  his  indebtedness  to  us  at  the  lowest  figure 

It  is  a  case  of  our  helping  a  man  to  help  himself  and  secure  the  best 
possession  on  earth — a  home  of  his  own  which  otherwise  he  would  not 
be  able  to  secure. 

TERMS  OF  SALE. 

We  will  sell  any  house  in  this  catalog  on  terms  of  Nothing  Down, 
a  Little  Each  Week.  The  only  condition  is  that  the  customer  owns  his 
lot.  The  interest  rate  is  6  per  cent,  which  is  taken  care  of  by  the  weekly 
or  monthly  payments,  so  that  you  do  not  have  to  pay  it  in  a  lump  sum 
and  never  notice  it. 


Our  “Framed-Up’’  Bungalows  and  Houses 

In  the  following  pages  we  show  an  assortment  of  desirable  “homey” 
structures  that  will  satisfy  the  desire  of  a  wide  range  of  people.  These 
houses  are  made  of  first-class  Eastern  lumber  as  per  the  specifications 
below.  Everything  comes  to  complete  the  job  except  the  plumbing  and 
masonry.  Our  price  on  these  houses  includes  all  the  material  for  a  com-- 
plete  house,  delivered  on  your  lot,  and  also  the  preliminary  work  of 
framing  up:  that  is,  our  men  erect  the  frame  work  on  any  foundation 
you  may  furnish  and  board  in  the  outside  of  the  house.  Then  the  cus¬ 
tomer  finishes  the  construction  by  nailing  on  the  shingles,  clap  boards, 
etc.,  and  doing  the  interior  work,  with  the  supplies  furnished  by  us. 
This  should  prove  an  interesting  occupation  to  you  and  your  friends  or 
can  be  hired  done  at  no  great  expense. 

SPECIFICATIONS  OF  FRAMED-UP  HOUSES. 

Sills  6x6.  Joists,  first  and  second  floors,  2x6. 

Clap  boards  (sometimes  shingles).  Lath  and  plaster  or  Bristol  Board. 

Sheathing  lumber,  i  inch.  Base  board,  stairs,  interior  trim. 

Building  paper.  Doors,  both  outside  and  inside. 

Sub  flooring.  Turned  porch  columns  with  rail. 

Flooring,  hard  wood.  Front  steps 

Studding,  rafters  and  ceiling  joists,  2x4. 

Windows,  two  sliding  sash,  double-strength  glass. 

Height  of  ceiling,  9  ft.  first  floor;  8  ft.  second  floor. 

Hardware,  lock,  hinges,  knobs,  nails,  stain  or  paint  for  two  coats  outside;  oils, 
stains  and  varnishes  inside. 

In  fact  everything  to  make  a  firt-class  job  except  plumbing  and  masonry. 

We  also  erect  the  frame  work  and  nail  on  the  outside  boarding  at  the 
prices  quoted  on  Framed-Up  Bungalows  and  Houses. 


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3  Room  Framed-Up  Bungalow. 

Just  the  tiling  to  put  on  your  vacant  lot  and  get  a  start  towards  your  own  home; 
You  can  add  to  it  later  or  use  it  as  an  ell  for  a  larger  house.  Meanwhile  a  small 
family  can  live  snugly  and  inexpensively  in  this  attractive  little  hungalow. 


PRICE: 


16  X  26 


$392.00 


{  Ivxtreme  measurements) 

Notliing  Down,  v$2.()0  per  Wec'k 


PRICE:  20  x  30  $487.00 

Nothing  Ihown,  $2.50  per  Week 


These  prices  include  the  framing-u])  and  rou^^h  hoarding  with  all  materials  de¬ 
livered  on  your  lot.  .  ■  :  ,  ' . 

/ 

C.  H.  ROBINSON 

Providence,  Rhode  Island 

Everything  for  the  Home 

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THE  “COSY  NEST.” 

4  Room  Framed-Up  Bungalow. 

A  co.'^y  little  home  desi.ened  to  ^ive  the  utmost  of  service  for  the  t)rice.  The 
beauty  of  a  small  house  is  that  it  costs  little  to  heat  and  keep  iu  rei)airs,  and  the  taxes 

are  low.  When  erected  \-our  home  should 
he  worth  at  least  twice  our  price 


PRICE:  20  x  20  $598.00 

Xothing  Down,  $3.00  ])cr  \\"cek 

I’ricc  includes  all  material  delivered  on 
your  lot,  with  the  frame- work  erected  and 
the  outside  hoardiuu'  done. 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 
Providence,  Rhode  Island 

Everything  for  the  Home 


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“THE  DEXTER/’ 

3  Room  Framed-Up  Bungalow. 

Tliough  not  large,  this  is  one  of  the  most  artistic  designs  we  show.  It  has  a  gen¬ 
eral  room  x  i6,  a  bed  room  9^/2  x  9h^  and  a  kitchen  914  x  g^A.  For  a  coi'ple 
wanting  a  charming  rather  than  spacious  house,  Ivere  is  the  one  to  buy. 


PRICE: 


20  X  22 


$745. W 


Nothing  Down,  $3.50  per  Week. 


All  material  inside  and  outside  including  the  framing-up  and  boarding-in 


C.  H.  ROBINSON  ' 


Providence, 


Rhode  Island 


Everything  for  the  Home 


THE  “HEARTHSTONE.” 

5  Room  Framed-Up  Bungalow. 

A  shingled  bungalow  of  straight  lines  with  an  especially  convenient  interior, 
including  a  bath  and  front  hall.  The  measurements  of  the  rooms  are  outside  measure¬ 
ments,  but  go  to  make  a  C(/mmodious  home  for  an  average  family. 


PRICE:  32  x  24  $793.00 

Nothing  Down,  S3. 50  per  \\  cek. 

Price  includes  everything  for  a  first-class  job  inside  and  outside  (except  masonry 
and  plumbing)  all  framed-up  and  boarded-in,  ready  for  you  to  finish. 

C.  H.  ROBINSON 

Providence,  Rhode  Island 

Everything  for  the  Home 


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THE  “FAIRVIEW.” 


4  Room  Framed-Up  Bungalow 

Here  is  a  design  that  will  appeal  to  all.  Its  graceful  lines,  roomy  porch  and 
tasteful  dormer  window  give  an  air  of  charm  which  is  borne  out  by  the  home-like  in¬ 
terior.  $i,6oo  would  be  a  fair  valuation  on  this  property  when  completed. 


G.  H.  ROBINSON 


PRICE:  22  x  26  $849.00 

Xothing  Down,  $3.75  per  Week. 


Remember  we  furnish  everything  and 
erect  the  frame  work  at  this  price. 


Providence,  Rhode  Island 


Everything  for  the  Home 


THE  “SWEET  HOME  ’’ 

6  Room  Framed-Up  Bungalow. 

This  lionse  has  four  rooms  down  and  two  up  (hipi)ed)  The  upstairs  are  large 
and  the  down  stairs  can  be  arranged  to  suit  purchaser.  You  need  look  no  further  for 
a  building  adapted  to  your  every  need  and  desire. 


PRICE:  20  x  36  $898.00 

(Including  I’ia/.za) 

Xothing-  Down,  $4.00  per  Week. 

This  house  delivered  on  your  lot,  framed-r.p 
and  hoarded-in  at  this  price. 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 
Providence,  Rhode  Island 


23 


Everything  for  the  Home 


THE  “DAY/' 

6  Room  Framed-Up  Residence. 

Note  the  broad,  sweeping  roof  lines,  with  flaring  eaves  and  the  general  harmon¬ 
ious  proportions  of  this  inviting  home.  The  plan  calls  for  a  comfortable  bed-room  up 
stairs. 


PRICE:  30  x  28  $1050.00 

(Including  Piazza) 

Nothing  Downi,  $4.50  per  Week. 

All  framcd-up  and  boarded-in  with  material 
to  finish  the  completed  house. 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 

Providence,  Rhode  Island 

Everything  for  the  Home.  Nothing  Dovrn,  A  Little  Each  Week 

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THE  “NORTON.” 

6  Room  Framed-Up  Residence. 

Clean  lines  distinguish  this  ideal  house.  The  interior  plan  appeals  at  once  to  the 
observing,  especially  in  the  large  amount  of  light  ^vhich  floods  all  rooms.  This  house 
will  do  credit  to  its  owner  in  any  surroundings. 


First  Floor  Plan  ' 


PRICE; 


18  X  24 


$1260.00 


Xothing-  Down,  $3.00  per  Week 


You  get  the  complete  material  for  this  fine 
house  (except  masonry  and  plumbing)  all  de¬ 
livered  w  ith  the  frame  w  ork  up  and  the  outside 
boards  on. 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 


Providence, 


Rhode  Island 


Second  Floor  Plan 


Everything  for  the  Home 
Nothing  Down,  A  Little  Each  Week 


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THE  “FORD  ”  GARAGE. 

Alade  of  novelty  siding  with  rnbberoid  roof.  Good  and  rugged.  Will  take  in  a  Ford 
with  the  top  up.  Paint  furnished  but  not  put  on.  Yon  can  own  this  garage  for  what 
you  now  pay  for  storage. 

PRICE:  8x15  $99.00 

(All  Greeted) 

Nothing  Down,  $t.oo  per  MNek. 

PRICE:  10x14  $139.00 

(All  Itrected) 

Nothing  Down,  $1.50  per  Week. 

It  is  not  necessary  to  own  your  land  to  buy  a  garage 


C.  H.  ROBINSON 

Providence,  Rhode  Island 

Everything  for  the  Home  Nothing  Down,  A  Little  Each  Week 

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AVERY  LIBRARY 
COLUMBIA  UNIVERSITY 


THE  “Vv^INTON”  GARAGE. 


.Specifications  as  for  the  “Ford.”  This  laiildinpi'  will  go  with  the  better  class  of 
residences. 


PRICE:  10x18  $167.00 

(All  Frected'i 

Nolliing'  Down,  i|i2.()o  per  \\A‘ek. 


PRICE:  12x20  $198.00 

(All  Frected) 

Nothing'  Down,  $2.50  per  W'ecdv. 

It  is  not  necessary  to  own  your  land  to  buy  a  garage 


G.  II.  ROBINSON 


Providence 


Rhode  Island 

Nothing  Down,  A  Little  Each  Week 


Everything  for  the  home 


OUR  PLAN 

Makes  Your  Rent  Money  Buy  Your  House. 
Without  any  down  deposit  we  will  deliver  to  you  a 
house  for  which  you  can  pay  us  with  the  money 
you  now  spend  for  rent. 

THIS  IS  EVEN  BETTER 

than  putting  money  in  the  bank,  for  you  have  the  use 
of  the  house  while  paying  for  it  and  your  money  earns 
6%  instead  of  4%.  Year  after  year  you  pay  rent  to 
somebody  and  have  nothing  to  show  for  it.  Why  not 
turn  this  expense  into  an  investment  and  enjoy  the 
great  satisfaction  of  owning  your  own  home? 

C.  H.  ROBINSON 

732-738-742  Westminster  Street 
Providence  -  Rhode  Island 

Everything  for  the  Home 
Nothing  Down  A  Little  Each  Week 


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